Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
Trayveon Ramon Caldwell, a 34-year-old man from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm after a prior felony conviction. This was announced by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
The legal actions against Caldwell started on July 2, 2024, when a federal Grand Jury indicted him with three charges: two counts for being a felon in possession of ammunition and one for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The incident began on August 28, 2023, after officers from the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) responded to a domestic violence call at Caldwell’s home. The victim reported that Caldwell had threatened her life, attempted to choke her, physically assaulted her, and discharged a firearm near her inside the house. During their response, officers discovered a spent shell casing on Caldwell's bed and subsequently arrested him on charges related to domestic abuse.
Following two controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Caldwell’s residence, the OCPD executed a search warrant. This search led to the seizure of a handgun and several live rounds of ammunition. Caldwell later pleaded guilty on December 12, 2024, admitting to possessing a firearm, spent shell casing, and ammunition despite his criminal background.
U.S. District Judge Scott L. Palk, during an April 23, 2025 sentencing hearing, sentenced Caldwell to 72 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The judge highlighted the violent nature of Caldwell’s actions and his prior criminal record, which includes felony convictions in Oklahoma County District Court related to drug offenses and possession of an offensive weapon during a felony.
The investigation of Caldwell was a collaborative effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the OCPD. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Gridley led the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a Department of Justice initiative aimed at reducing violent crime. In 2017, efforts were renewed to enhance PSN, urging U.S. Attorney’s Offices to formulate strategies for crime reduction. The case also involves “Operation 922,” which focuses on prosecuting federal crimes linked to domestic violence within the Western District of Oklahoma. More information is available on the Department of Justice websites.
For further details, refer to public court filings.
